Black Ink Crew New York

Premiere

The Black Ink Crew is back! O'S**t's visit to court brings his baby mamas together for a family gathering that ends in b

Dutchess Ink

Ceaser and Dutchess are missing in action and the lights are out (literally) at Black Ink! O'S**t has a "dope-ass" tatto

No Structure to the Madness

In the wake of Sassy's dramatic departure, Ceaser is left to wonder if the joke, and Dutchess' attitude, have gone too f

These Are Minions!

With the Black Ink staff numbers dwindling, Ceaser meets with a potential new (female) employee, who is quickly shot dow

The Year Of The Puma

When Dutchess tells Ceaser the news about Puma's new tattoo shop, he is shocked and hurt by his friend's betrayal. Meanw

You're A Wreck!

AIDS activist Maria Davis visits Dutchess at the shop for an HIV/AIDS Awareness tattoo and the entire crew is moved by h

I Did Not Sleep With That Woman!

Ted and Ceaser decide to take a little trip across town to surprise Puma at his new shop and later Ceaser confronts Walt

Something In The Water

O'S**t reaches new "baby mama" heights when he reveals that he has yet another child on the way while Dutchess is thrill

Have Several Seats

In the wake of Dutchess and Ceaser's fight, Ceaser is left confused about their future together and escapes to Puma's ba

You Got Some Stupid Ears

Puma decides to invite Ceaser to his wedding in Jamaica, but under one condition...he has to leave Dutchess at home. Mea

Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil

O’S**t’s baby mamas meet for the first time since their turbulent meal. Meanwhile, Dutchess reacts negatively to not

S**t Happens

O'S**t is still missing. The crew is worried for their friend and the shop is losing customers. Meanwhile, the Jamaica c

From Wedlock To Headlock

Ceaser appears on the beach alone with the news that he sent Dutchess packing while Quani breaks down crying after a maj

Cease and Desist

Post Jamaica, the crew is back in Harlem, making money and wilin' out. Ceaser has brought on the "Queen of the Mixxxys,"

We All Got Problems

Anya accompanies O'S**t to Bronx Criminal Court, where he learns some unsettling information about his case. When Ceaser

The Break-Up

Ceaser meets up with his brother, Ty, at 6 AM outside of Black Ink, and reveals that he is in some big trouble. He got c

Baby Mama Role Call

After being ripped a new one by Sky for his infidelity, Ceaser faces Dutchess for the first time since she kicked him ou

Season 2 Finale

What better way to celebrate Sky, the "Queen of the Mixxxy's" birthday, than a full-blown, old school, mixxxy party at B

Premiere

Black Ink Crew on VH1 returns for another crazy season of tattoos, "mixxxys", mayhem, and madness. The weather is heatin

Extra Baggage

Dutchess invites Quani for a trip to Paris. Sassy then invites herself along. Elsewhere, the crew celebrates renovations

Paris, Bitches!

Ceaser has second thoughts about his ex-flame. Meanwhile, Sky sets out to teach Ceaser a lesson about love. Also: A baby

C'est La Vie

Ceaser surprises Dutchess in Paris; Puma comes to check out the new shop; Sky confronts her mother.

Ain't No Thing But a Chicken Wing

Ceaser organizes a party to celebrate the reopening of the shop, but Puma arrives and complicates the proceedings, ultim

Rikers or Rehab?

Ceaser announces news to the crew about Puma and Ink 124. Meanwhile, a drug test is failed, and Puma shows up at Quani's

No Leg to Stand On

Ceaser and Dutchess arrive at the shop after going missing for several days. Meanwhile, Walt reconnects with his family,

Movin' Funny

Anya recovers in the hospital. Elsewhere, Sassy's new girlfriend is introduced to the crew, and news about Sky leads Cea

Sky Is the New Black

Ted's feelings for Sky are revealed; Donna copes with the backlash from her altercation with Anya; O'S**t strives to rem

Now It's Turned All the Way Up

Ceaser and Big Joe question Puma about his no-show at the photo shoot; O'S**t heads to court; and a riot results when Qu

This Is Not a Talk Show

Dutchess' parents arrive for the engagement party; Quani and Puma make it clear that their war is far from over.

All You Did Was Mess Up My Hair

In the Season 3 finale, Ted surprises Sky; Kathie shows up at the shop with her DNA results; and Puma tries to protect h

Searching For A Friend

Sky enjoys her newfound freedom. Ceaser doesn’t want anyone associated with Puma close by. A surprise visitor tests Te

Water Slides & Shade

Donna lets her opinion be known one too many times. Sky finds out that Ted has been stepping out on her.

This Ain't No Call Time

Ceaser meets with Med after Puma closes Ink 124; and Sky has a consultation with her doctor for an upcoming surgery, rev

Your Dream, My Nightmare

Ceaser is back in North Carolina to look for a house. Sky informs Puma that he needs to "man up".

We Want Pre-nup

Ceaser questions himself after turning down a dream offer; Sky finds closure with a painful part of her past; and Dutche

Sky Code

Ceaser and Dutchess discuss ownership of Black Ink following Ceaser's request for a prenup; Quani visits Tamia, causing

Let Us Pray

Donna is given her first shot at tattooing and receives devastating news; Ceaser and Dutchess seek advice from a spiritu

Ain't No Party Like A Black Ink Party

Kathie loses it when a shocking video is played at a party; Puma surprises Quani with big news; Dutchess opens her own s

Behind the Ink

The top 10 craziest moments of the series are counted down by Sky.

Black Ink for Life!

After leaving Black Ink closed for a month, Ceaser is back in Harlem. In North Carolina, Dutchess still has to pay for u

Green Eyes, Moist Lips

Ceaser's arrest sends shock waves through Black Ink. Puma is opening up a brand new tattoo shop to give Black Ink a run

Sixty Bad, Forty Good

A new tattoo artist receives a traditional Black Ink welcome. Later, the ladies travel to Miami Beach for Sky's surgery;

The Dutchess and the Frog

Sky undergoes cosmetic surgery to get the body she's always dreamed of. Later, Ceaser declares war after learning Puma o

Orange Is the New Black Ink

Ceaser confronts Dutchess about her alleged infidelity. Later, Naeem introduces his girlfriend to the Art2Ink crew; and

Shots Fired

Ceaser confronts O'S**t about rumors that he slept with Dutchess; and an altercation erupts when Donna refuses to pay Sk

The Butt Party

Sky throws a party at the shop to reveal her new body; and Ceaser attempts to mediate for O'S**t and Kathie. Later, Puma

The Tao of Kathie

Dutchess spends her last days in New York City attempting to make amends with Donna; and Kathie calls on her spirit guid

The Dutchess of Charlotte

Dutchess faces a difficult decision when the caterers, guests and supplies for her grand-opening party for Pretty N Ink

The Facts About Max

Ceaser's mother tries to intervene in his marriage after worrying that Dutchess is manipulating him; and Sky tests out h

Inside Hands

Sky must make a difficult decision as the birthday of her child she gave up for adoption approaches; Alexis confronts Do

Southbound and Uptown

In the Season 4 finale, the crew goes snow tubing, but a fight breaks out when Donna shows up; O'S**t continues to abuse

Hail Ceaser!

In the Season 5 premiere, Ceaser holds a grand-opening party at his new shop. Later, Teddy takes on the role of executiv

Teddy's Playhouse

O'S**t returns to Harlem with a new name and love interest. Later, Ted transforms Ceaser's old office and hires a new ta

Bianca

Ceaser is forced to confront his employees after learning that Kitty was jumped, but when he arrives at the shop he disc

Welcome to Hell

Dutchess takes over 113th and plans a 24-hour tattoo-a-thon to save the shop, but a fight between Sky and Tiffany threat

Serving Wedding Realness

Sky ends up with stitches when Tiffany confronts her about her attitude. Melody wants to return to Black Ink. Sky shares

Dushi or Don't She

Walt tries to persuade Richard to deal with his legal matters; and Ceaser's caught off guard when Donna demands her job

The Ring Didn't Mean a Thing

Ceaser is shocked when Dutchess leaves him. Sky asks her female co-workers for a very personal favor. Walt and Sky intro

Ride The Sky Train

Enter the world of the "Black Ink Crew" and meet the girls and guys that run the only black-owned and operated tattoo pa

The Wilds of New Jersey

The crew heads out on a camping trip for some team-building exercises but all hell breaks loose when an unexpected visit

Puppies Are Magic

The crew tries to persuade Ceaser to reopen the shop. Dutchess returns to New York and makes a shocking discovery on Cea

Buenos Dias Puerto Rico!

As the crew heads to Puerto Rico, a massive screw up from Teddy threatens to derail the entire trip. Melody loses her co

Miss Kitty, P.I.

The crew parties on a boat off the coast of Puerto Rico but things get rocky when Ceaser exposes the truth about Nikki's

The Grand Re-Opening

The crew celebrates the grand re-opening of Black Ink. Ted is on the defense as Melody makes a power play to become mana

He Signs Your Checks...

Ceaser and the crew turn it up at DMX's birthday party. Sky is determined to stop Kitty from becoming Ceaser's new woman

Foodie With The Booty

An angry Miss Kitty confronts Ceaser about sleeping with Allison. Richard rushes to the hospital after an urgent text me

Ruff Times

Sky returns to 113th and shares some big news. Ceaser attempts damage control with Miss Kitty. Sky heads to the boardroo

Say It, Don't Spray It

Ceaser learns something shocking about his relationship with Dutchess; after the loss of their baby, Richard's wife, Nik

Black Ink Crew Atlanta

In the Season 5 finale, Miss Kitty refuses to back down from Dutchess; Ceaser continues to cozy up to Karlie Redd; Richa

Ceaser A.D. (After Dutchess)

The 113th shop is in shambles when a single Ceaser becomes more interested in chasing women. Donna receives a threatenin

This Makes My Boricua Come Out, Mami

Teddy is on edge as his brother faces life in prison. Sky makes a phone call that will change her life forever. A letter

Texas Here I Come!

Ceaser receives alarming news from his doctor and resolves to change his ways. Melody is shocked by Lalo's solution to t

A Thief Among Us

When $10,000 is stolen from the shop, Ceaser tasks Sky to find the culprit. Bae freaks out when Rob wants to take their

Help Me Howard

Sky loses her cool when Ceaser puts her in charge of 113. Kevin musters the courage to come out to his homophobic father

Ceaser for Mayor

Episode 7

The Lingerie Soiree

Things get physical when the new manager-in-training criticizes Donna; the crew tries to get Melody to come back to the

Seoul Searching

The crew heads to Korea to find Bae's missing mom; Sky goes on the attack after hearing a rumor about Ted and Kitty; Bae

See Ya, Korea

Bae continues the search for her missing mom in Korea while struggling to deal with her pregnancy; O'Sh*t clashes with A

Kim Jong Sky

The crew calls Sky out for her behavior in Korea; Nikki drops a bomb on O'Sh**t; Bae is shocked by Rob's reaction to the

The Book of Genesis

O'S**t rushes to Atlanta for the birth of his fourth child. Sky freaks out when Ceaser contacts her son, Genesis. Bae wa

Project Kitty Kitty Bang Bang

Melody meets her father's estranged family for the first time; the rest of the crew heads to the slopes; Ceaser devises

C And C Forever

Donna is in hot water after Alex posts a scandalous video on her instagram. And Sky attempts to repair her fractured rel

Migos and Oprah and Horses and Rainbows

Donna is rushed to the emergency room. Sky embarks on a spiritual journey. The Fat Jewish stops by the shop for a tattoo

Baby-Making Factory

O'S**t attempts to bring the mothers of his children together, Sky decides she's ready to have a baby, and Walt hits roc

Episode 17

It's Not A Puma

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Donna

Sky throws a party that has everybody gagging. A video of Donna getting intimate with a coworker goes viral. Walt puts o

Dirty Donna

Haitian Twerk Fest

Ain’t No Block Party Like a Harlem Block Party

Donna is jealous when Ceaser doesn't choose her to help open a new shop in NOLA (which drives a wedge between her and Al

The Joke of New Orleans

Donna catches Alex partying with strippers, Sky's son makes a shocking announcement about his post-graduation plans, and

Rummy In Your Tummy

An old feud flares up when Jadah arrives in New Orleans, Walt confronts Ceaser about calling him a drunk, and Melody's e

Three Losers With Diced Tomatoes

Jadah shares big news, Miss Kitty asks Young Bae for a favor, Sky faces off with Herb, and the staff is shocked when the

Hotdog Water and Abandoned Buildings

Ceaser fumes after discovering a New Orleans employee is a mole, Puma and O'S**t take advantage of Young Bae to wreck th

My Favorite Smurf

To get back in Ceaser’s good graces, Bae hires a new receptionist. Cheyenne calls Ceaser out for being an absentee par

The Power of the Headbands

The crew heads to New Jersey for a weekend of team-building exercises; Jadah breaks down after a traumatic event; Bae in

Two Grapes on Pool Tables”

Sky gets news about her son Des, Young Bae’s mom proves to be a handful for Rob, Tokie tries to work through issues fr

Signature Not Required

Sky grows concerned after Des drops a bomb about his life in Texas; Melody and Lalo's relationship is on the rocks; Donn

Your Dog's Sister

Ceaser freaks out when Sky tells him she wants to open a shop in Miami. Jadah gets revenge on Ted after finding out that

Always Kill Donna!

Ceaser makes a bold move when he finds out that Sky betrayed him. Donna and her twin sister feud over Alex. Melody makes

Sky Priority

After Ceaser shockingly fires Sky, the shop descends into chaos. Bae and Rob receive devastating news. Sky plots her rev

My Big Fat Black Ink Wedding

The crew heads to Westchester for Bae's bougie wedding weekend. Tati attempts to make amends with Ted. Sky opens her bou

The Black Ink Survivor's Club

Bae’s wedding is in flux after a family emergency. Ceaser melts down over his father-of-the-bride duties. Ted and Tati

While On Duty, You Can Get Booty

Sky is confronted by a dangerous man from her past. Alex is rushed to the emergency room. Ceaser chaperones his daughter

I Love Shopping I Love America

The crew is concerned about their safety after an act of violence is perpetrated against the shop; Sky comes to the resc

Oceans 113

The crew heads to the casino to raise money for Walt; Donna and Alex set out to destroy Ceaser; Tati flips when she disc

Always Bet on Black Ink

Donna joins forces with Ceaser’s biggest enemy; the crew risks it all at the casino to help Walt, and Sky’s son Des

Peace Out America!

The crew throws a going away party for Mama Bae; Alex snaps at Donna; Ceaser receives devastating news; Bae attacks Kitt

Purification Vacation

The crew heads to sunny LA to help Sky with her groundbreaking twerk fashion show -- and for spiritual cleansing; Kitty

Runner Up for Mother Teresa Number 2

Sky hosts her twerk fashion show in Los Angeles; Ceaser comes face to face with Puma, his biggest enemy; Krystal confron

Free Coats

Ceaser and Alex face off. Tati apologizes to the crew, but Tokie refuses to play nice. Sky tries to get Ceaser to face t

Cease is 50

Cease makes Puma a partner at 113th only to have his decision be questioned during his 40th birthday celebration; Bae st

De-Wigged

Young Bae's marriage reaches a new low, Walt's new girlfriend turns out to have old beef with Donna, and Ceaser and Sky

Tinkerbell Just Escaped Jail

Kit's mom passes away in D.C. and the news rocks the shop; Donna and Walt duke it out over Jessica; Puma hires new girl

Episode 4

Chop Suey Out the Booty

In an effort to support Miss Kitty, Ceaser and the crew head down to Memphis, Tenn., so she can reconnect with her mothe

Black Ink Blues

The crew continues their stay in Memphis to pay their respects to Kitty's mom. London decides to throw a house party to

Moneymakers, Bootyshakers and Dealbreakers

Teddy questions Ceaser's rapid business expansion into Brooklyn, Sky returns to sort out all the HR drama in the shop, a

Peanut Butter in Your Timbs

Tati freaks over a surprise drug test, Kitty is wary of Ceaser's plan to move up the Brooklyn shop opening, and Rok's ex

Big Daddy Got Back

Rumors about Ceaser's arrest jeopardize his relationship with the city council, Sky tries to make Bagel a doggie influen

Nice Day For A Shotgun Wedding

Ceaser makes a decision about the Brooklyn shop, Young Bae's mother visits, Sky plans a doggie photoshoot, and Donna tak

No Sleep Till Brooklyn

The crew races to open the Brooklyn shop in just a few days, Walt meets Jessica's son, Teddy shares disheartening family

Jaw Dropped

Tati tries keeping her new workplace romance on the DL, Alex makes a big decision about his future, and Ceaser's ex unve

Basic and Predictable

Sky receives disappointing news, Walt furthers his comedy career, Puma urges a reconciliation between two former friends

Fake Slim Shady

As the crew follows Walt's comedy tour to Cleveland, Donna introduces Alex to her family, and Sky tries to ease tensions

Lawyer Up!

Walt kicks off his comedy tour in Cleveland, Kitty threatens to sue Ceaser for wrongful termination, and Alex tries to m

Black Ink Prom

When Sky announces a Black Ink Prom, the competition for who will be King and Queen gets fierce. Q works with Crystal to

The Problem with Torture Is Everybody Confesses

Sassy returns to help organize the shop, Des is alarmed when his mom Sky goes missing, and Ceaser takes extreme actions

You're Not Being Nice, Apprent-Nice

The crew reacts to news of Sky's suspension, Ceaser organizes a voter drive for Councilman Robert E. Cornegy Jr., and Do

Dogs Are More Loyal Than Kits

Jessica and groomzilla Walt clash over wedding plans, Ceaser decides to hit Ryan where it hurts, and Bae's attempt to st

Mr. Robinson If You're Nasty

The news of Sky's suspension rocks the crew, while Donna can't accept her apprentice demotion. Ceaser gets political and

My Name Is Earl

Ceaser and his crew clash with Ryan, Kitty and 9MAG during a convention in Philadelphia, Jess has second thoughts about

Moving Too Funny for Me

Ceaser makes a bold business move designed to put Ryan in his place, Donna tells Alex about hooking up with Tati, and sh

Black Ink Matters

Kitty returns to New York City and provides support to Walt, Ceaser fights to save the shop after the landlord jacks up

Niko's Going to Have a Cousin?

Walt and Jess plan a destination wedding, Ceaser stresses about the shop's future, Ted tries to keep his love life priva

Ka Mate

In Hawaii for Walt and Jess's wedding, Ceaser rents a mansion, Tati reveals a secret about Walt, Donna slips up, and the

It's Like Rain On Your Wedding Day

Black in Business

After the pandemic shutdown and the loss of his first Black Ink shop, Ceaser has a new lease on life and is determined t

New Levels, New Devils

Ceaser and Ted confront Walt about the break-in at the 125th shop, Puma takes care of his mental health, and Bae is unce

Foot in That Sauce

Walt talks to Jess and deals with the consequences of his actions.

Mile High Ink

Bae is officially back at the Brooklyn shop and Ceaser decides to relocate the entire crew to Atlanta.

My Little Broke Friends

The crew moves into its new mansion in Atlanta and Tatti gets a promotion at the shop.

Between a Rok and a Hard Place

After a rocky start in Atlanta, things only get worse as Rok and Krystal's relationship is tested by an artist in the At

The Story of the Spyder and the Fish

Tensions between Donna and the team come to a head when the Black Ink bosses decide to bring the teams together for some

It's Better When A Woman Is In Charge

Ceaser decides to have the artists put their art where their mouth is by conducting the first Black Ink tattoo competiti

Ships and Honey Dips

Alex struggles with quarantining and his relationship with Donna, Tatti heads to Long Island to check on her family, and

Bye Bye Atlanta!

Ceaser plans a final party in Atlanta and stuns Suzette when he gets down on one knee; Walt goes to extreme lengths to p

Vax the Block

Ceaser and the crew throw a block party to help stop the spread of COVID in the community by offering free tattoos for v

Meet the Press

Ceaser holds a press conference in an attempt to clear his name in the eyes of the public, but when Ted doesn't show up

Not Another Team Building

After the success of the Black Ink Battle in Atlanta, Puma decides, with Ceaser out of town, it's time for a Battle of t

Customer Service 101

Bae finds out that her client from the tattoo competition had a negative experience with the Girls' Team; Ted and Krysta

Black Is Beautiful

Ceaser and Puma plan a huge billboard photo shoot with the help of Sassy, but everything goes left; Ted gives Krystal an

Silicone Valley

In the fallout of the court's decision, Ceaser steps into another crisis when Suzette learns she's facing serious health

Equanimity

Puma takes his family and in-laws on a luxury "glamping" trip on the land he co-owns at Chace Village; Ceaser invites Bl

Bae's Bae

Newly single Ceaser returns to New York on a mission to improve Black Ink, only to find his partners, Ted and Puma, are

Tooth or Consequences

Mama Bae is finally back in New York; Tatti hosts a male-free event at the shop while the guys take Bux out on the town;

Black Ink Milwaukee

With Ceaser and the bosses in Milwaukee for Ted's grand opening, the Brooklyn crew plays hooky with an unexpected guest;

Show Up To Showdown

As the artists keep the Atlanta shop running, Rok and Krystal’s late arrival puts them in Ceaser’s crosshairs. Tatti

Battle of the Tattoo Titans

NY, Chicago and Compton come together to compete for the title of Black Ink's Tattoo Titan.

Ten Years in the Making

The crew celebrates 10 years of Black Ink; Ceaser realizes that not everyone deserves to be head of the class; Dave East

Houston, We Have a Problem

After Ceaser's talk with Ted and Puma, it's time for him to take on the other problem child; while Puma continues to han

I Will Be Your Rok

Spyder worries that his first pop-up shop will be a flop as Tatti looks to Krystal and Bae for advice on a special assig

The Last Supper

Ceaser makes a public announcement about changes at the shop; Tatti gets a cold lesson in humility from Bae; Krystal tak

Guess Who's Coming To Black Ink?

Change is in the air at Black Ink as Ceaser introduces some new blood to the crew. Rok and Krystal consider their future

Black Ink & Harlem Are Like PB&J

Ceaser is forced to make a hard decision about 125th; Bux gets an unexpected visitor at the shop that rocks his world an

So Much for a Mental Health Day

Chaos ensues when the 125th artists merge with the Brooklyn shop; a startling revelation about Rok causes Ted and Puma t

Florida Man

The crew heads to Orlando, Fla., for boot camp with Ceaser; everyone gets put to the test as tensions rise when Bux and

Later Gator

What Happens Now?

Six Weeks Later

The fate of the Black Ink movement is in doubt as Puma works to bring the crew back together; Puma sends out a cryptic t

Quit While You're a Ted

Puma tries to pick up the pieces after his pitch dinner goes off the rails; Krystal and Rok's tattoo shop is doing great

BIC: The New Class

Puma and Ted are ready to move full steam ahead with their plans for the next generation of Black Ink Crew; Krystal take

Tederal Issues

Puma and Ted evaluate which artists from the mixer may be moving forward; Alex and Nychelle's situationship hits a rough

Welcome to NJ!

Ted and Puma welcome eight potential Black Ink artists from around the country.

Su Casa Es Mi Casa

Alex proposes that the OGs get to know the newbies a little better by paying them a house call; Puma puts the new artist

The Art of Revenge

Ted deals with the fallout from a disastrous mansion party; recording artist Rowdy Rebel gets inked; feeling disrespecte

Another Last Supper

A premeditated move by Made Rich has reverberating consequences for the rest of the housemates; with accusations flying

Peace, Love and Hair Grease

Puma brings the hammer down on Ink Dreamy for his behavior toward the women in the group.

Black Ink: I Do's and I Don'ts

Puma and Ted take the new artists to Atlanta for an elimination challenge at Miya Bailey's tattoo shop.

The Mean Girls Club

Puma and Ted test the team’s chemistry during an event at Miya Bailey’s shop.

The New Black Ink Harlem